NEW UK MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE TO NATO AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

Chief of Defence Staff,Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard KnightonKCB ADC FREnghas appointedLieutenantGeneralEldon Millar CVOMBE theUK Military Representative to NATOand the European Union, replacing LieutenantGeneralSir Ian Cave KCB, who is retiring after almost 40 years in the British Army.LieutenantGeneralMillar will start the role on20January 2026.

LieutenantGeneralMillarstarted his career in the Royal Engineers, serving across Defence andspecialising in Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He has served on several NATOoperationsfrom the Balkans to the Middle East,as well asinjoint assignments in the Ministry of Defence.

In his last roleasDeputyCommander of NATO's Rapid Deployable Corps-Italy and the NATO Allied Reaction Force, Lieutenant General Millarplayed a vital leadership role inNATO's ForceStructureand SACEUR's operational command.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of Defence Staff said:

I am delighted to congratulate LieutenantGeneralEldon Millar on his appointment. As Deputy Commander of NATO's Rapid Deployable Corps - Italy and the Allied Reaction Force, his unwavering leadership has been central to NATO'svery highreadiness capabilities. As Military Representative to NATO and the European Union, he will play a critical role inmaintainingsecurity in the Euro-Atlantic.

I would like to thankLieutenantGeneralSirIan Cave for his remarkable service and wise counsel during this defining era in NATO's history and I wish him all thevery bestfor the future.

LieutenantGeneralMillar said:

It is my privilegetorepresentthe UK at the epicentre ofEuro-Atlanticsecurity.NATOis workingrelentlesslytoguardthe security ofour one billion citizens and to support Ukrainein the face ofRussia's illegal invasion.I am ready to build on the United Kingdom's longstanding commitment to the Alliance. I look forward to working closely with our Allies to strengthenour Allianceand support Ukraine's fight for freedom.

LieutenantGeneral Sir IanCavesaid:

Atsuch acriticaljuncturefortheAllianceand global security, it has beenanhonourtorepresentthe UK as the Military Representativeto NATO.The appointment ofLieutenantGeneralMillar, a former NATO Deputy Commander,signifies themeasureof theUK'sNATO First approach. He bringsa wealthexperienceto the role.

AmbassadorAngus Lapsley,UK PermanentRepresentative toNATO, said:

LieutenantGeneralMillar's appointment as Military Representativeis great news forUK leadershipin NATO.I look forward to welcoming him to our Joint Delegation.I thank LieutenantGeneralSir Ian Cave for his years of outstanding service.

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